Orphans and Vulnerable Children - CRIN

Training Community Care Coalition Members

During the workshop for the formation of the community care coalition, the capacity needs of the

coalition members are established. It is critical that members of the community care coalition

have the necessary knowledge and skills for supporting and protecting OVC at community level.

The members will likely need to go through a training course to equip them with such skills and

knowledge for providing appropriate integrated care for OVC.

The course content in Unit 2 for the training may include the following:

 Information on HIV/AIDS and the situation of OVC, including child rights and protection issues

 Psychosocial and spiritual support for OVC and their carers

 Addressing the physical needs of OVC including food, healthcare, shelter and clothing

 Equipping OVC for the future through succession planning, education support and life skills

training

 Community OVC needs assessment and action planning.

The mobiliser may need to utilise other people with the necessary technical expertise in the

different dimensions of OVC care to facilitate the training – using the training guide in Unit 2.

Such technical persons may be found within the community, district, World Vision or other

organisations.

STAGE 5

(^12) Unit 1, Module 1 Guide to Mobilising and Strengthening Community-Led Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children